I Am A Promise
It’s that time of year again –– the “I Am a Promise” Award is now open to applicants! The purpose of the “I Am a Promise” Award, in honour of… Read more →
Improving Hand Strength
Improving Hand Strength from Grandview Kids Occupational Therapist, Mary Jane Putty and playdough offer great ways to improve small muscles of the hand called intrinsic muscles. By pinching, poking, rolling… Read more →
Change It Up
Important tips to “change it up” from Grandview Kids Physiotherapists, Kate and Winnie During these weeks of staying at home and increased online learning for children, our bodies may be… Read more →
Sensory Scavenger Hunt
With our kids at home, many of us are on the lookout for ideas to keep them entertained and playing independently. Why not try an activity that combines both play and learning?… Read more →
Fun Feeding Activities for “Picky Eaters”
Mealtimes can be stressful for a lot of families, especially for any family that has a “picky eater”. Thankfully there are many ways we can help kids learn to love… Read more →
Tying Shoelaces
Winter is officially over and spring has arrived – goodbye boots, hello running shoes! It can be a big milestone in independence for kids when they can tie their own… Read more →
Making Volcanoes to Work on Speech and Language at Home
Looking for fun ways to work on Speech and Language at home with your child? Grandview Kids Speech-Language Therapy Assistant, Karen, has a favourite activity to do in speech therapy… Read more →
Reflection In A Time Of Uncertainty
Like each of you, the team at Grandview is processing the reality of the massive disruption/fear/anxiety COVID-19 has introduced into our lives. We now know that this is going to… Read more →
Physio Fun – Get Rolling!
Rolling can be a funny and silly activity for all kids. It also promotes gross motor skills, proprioception awareness and usually provides some giggles. Here are some great tips from… Read more →
What’s The Deal With Heavy Work?
Heavy work provides calming and organizing sensory input for homebound kids that may or may not be bouncing off the walls with physical distancing and quarantine practices in place right… Read more →
